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Scotland's prison chief clashes with Tory MSP over transgender inmate policy

SCOTLAND’S prison chief clashed with a Tory MSP as a Holyrood committee heard evidence on new guidance for transgender prisoners.Tory MSP as a

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

Bid to give Holyrood powers to reform role of Lord Advocate moves to second stage

LEGISLATION aiming to give Holyrood the power to split the role of Scotland’s top law officer into two separate jobs is set to move to the next…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

SNP minister wants plan for conversion practices ban to send ‘strong message’

Emma Roddick says she wants LGBTQ+ people to know that Scottish government is ‘still with them’ as consultation begins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

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Bid to give Holyrood power to ‘modernise’ Scotland’s top law officer to be launched

A BID to give Holyrood the power to radically alter and “modernise” the role of Scotland’s top law officer will be launched today.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Humza Yousaf urges independence supporters to reject Labour's bid to win them round

HUMZA Yousaf has urged pro-independence voters to reject Anas Sarwar’s bid to secure their votes at the next General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

SNP confirm support for continued use of fossil fuels

THE SNP have confirmed their support for the continued use of fossil fuels – saying oil and gas remain necessary in efforts to reach net zero…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

Anas Sarwar refuses to say what new Holyrood powers he wants

ANAS Sarwar refused to specify if he would back any new powers for Holyrood despite pledging to “make devolution work” for Scotland and the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

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Unionist call for General Election to be used to push abolition of Holyrood

POLITICAL parties should be pushed to include the abolition of devolved powers in their General Election manifesto, anti-independence campaigners…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2024

Retailers want rest of UK to follow Scotland’s example over law protecting shop staff

Holyrood imposed law creating a statutory offence of assaulting, threatening or abuse of retail workers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

Scotland has seen 'decade of drift since 2014 referendum', Alex Salmond says

SCOTLAND has seen a “decade of drift” since the 2014 independence referendum, Alex Salmond has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Experts give verdict on claim of 'overreach' in Supreme Court's indyref2 ruling

CONSTITUTIONAL experts have weighed in on legal advice which argued that the UK Supreme Court overreached into judicial activism by…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws

KEIR Starmer has been urged to rule out working with Scottish ministers to revive gender reform legislation ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2023

New deadline for A9 dualling project is 2035, Scottish Government confirms

THE Scottish Government has confirmed that the new deadline for dualling the A9 is 2035.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

How the Scottish Budget works – and why there's a £1.5 billion shortfall

THE Scottish Budget has a shortfall. In May, Shona Robison, Deputy First Minister and also Finance Secretary, announced that the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Supreme Court's indyref2 ruling was 'judicial overreach', top lawyer's advice says

AN extract from legal advice which argues the Supreme Court overreached into judicial activism by blocking Holyrood from holding indyref2 has been…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

FACT CHECK: Ian Murray claims Scots will move to London due to tax rises

“Ian Murray says more Scots will head to London if Humza Yousaf raises taxes” ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

Read the full ruling as court says UK Government CAN block Scottish gender bill

SCOTLAND'S highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful.

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

Joanna Cherry in bid to radically change role of Scotland's top lawyer

JOANNA Cherry has launched a bid to give Holyrood the power to radically alter the role of Scotland’s top lawyer.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

Scottish Parliament unanimously passes children's rights bill after legal challenge

The first-ever Bill in the Scottish Parliament to go through a reconsideration stage after being initially knocked down by the courts has passed…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023

Stephen Flynn: Scotland's needs on immigration 'ignored' by Labour and Tories

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has issued a fresh demand for powers over immigration to be handed to Holyrood– claiming that leaving…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

Alba Party to stand in 'minimum' of 12 seats at General Election

THE Alba Party will stand in at least 12 seats at the next General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Alex Salmond confident Alba's Scottish independence bid is within Holyrood competence

ALEX Salmond has said he is confident that Alba’s “fall back” plan on Scottish independence will be within Holyrood’s competence.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

SNP motion expresses 'grave concern' of Gaza war impact on pregnant women and babies

AN SNP MSP has tabled a Holyrood motion expressing ‘grave concern’ about the impact of the war in Gaza on pregnant women, babies and…

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The Conservative peer, a former MP and MSP, has died aged 81.

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